Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I replace my student ID?
Students can replace their lost student ID cards at the Cashiers' windows that are located on the first floor of the Student Services Building.
How often does the bus run on a weekday?
During the Fall/Winter normal business weekday the: Laker Line (50) runs every 10 minutes; and, both the North and South Campus Express (37/48) run every 8-10 minutes. Additional information regarding the bus may be found on the GVSU Transportation Services page.
When is the Grand Valley Police Department open?
The Grand Valley Police Department is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. For non-emergencies, call (616) 331-3255. In case of an emergency, call 911.
Where is a fax machine and how much does it cost?
There is a fax machine located in the Office of Student Life, 1110 Russel H. Kirkhof Center. This service is available for free.
Where is color printing available for students who are not majoring in Art?
Students can have color printing done at the Allendale Copy Center (inside the Laker Store, lower level) for $0.10 per page. More info on color printing can be found on this printing information page.
How can I get a refund if a vending machine takes my money?
In the event that a vending machine takes your money and does not dispense the product, students can ask for a refund at the Campus Dining Office (100 Commons), the Cashiers' windows (1st floor Student Services Building), or the 2020 Information Desk.
I lost something, where can I check?
Call the 2020 Information Desk at (616) 331-2020 or contact the GVPD at (616) 331-3255 (Allendale) or (616) 331-6677 (Pew). Lost and found items are picked up regularly picked up from the 2020 desk by GVPD. For more info visit the lost and found policy page.
I left something behind on The Rapid, what do I do now?
You can contact the Rapid here. After 14 days, unclaimed items are donated to charity or destroyed. (All perishable items are disposed of immediately).
Where are the student organization mailboxes located?
Student organization mailboxes are located in the Office of Student Life, 1110 Russel H. Kirkhof Center.
Where can Microwaves be found?
Below are tables of where microwaves can be found on both campuses:
Allendale Campus
|
Location |
# of Microwaves |
|---|---|
|
AuSable Hall Corner Store |
1 |
|
Connection POD |
1 |
|
KC Lobby Shop |
1 |
|
KC Lower Level |
1 |
|
Kleiner POD |
1 |
|
Lake Ontario Hall First Floor |
1 |
|
MIPL Lower Level |
1 |
|
MAK POD Express |
2 |
Downtown Pew Campus
|
Location |
# of Microwaves |
|---|---|
|
CHS Ground Floor |
9 |
|
DeVos Ground Floor |
1 |
|
Eberhard Center 3rd Floor |
1 |
|
RFH Lower Level |
1 |